After weeks big on promises and small on delivery, the SuperSega FPGA team look like they have been given the perfect exit strategy. Rather than following through on the commitment to delivering the console – supposedly able to play SEGA Master System, Mark III, Mega Drive, Saturn, and Dreamcast titlesRead More →
Today, I’m showing you why you don’t need to spend money on The Spectrum to enjoy ZX Spectrum games. Emulation is easier, especially if you own a Raspberry Pi. Released in 1982 in the UK and Europe, the British-built ZX Spectrum was a budget home computer that contributed hugely toRead More →
Calling all retro gamers and arcade enthusiasts! Just 12 days remain until TAITO Milestones 3 blasts onto the Nintendo Switch on December 10th, 2024. This exciting collection brings back 10 legendary arcade classics from the golden age of gaming, including the beloved Bubble Bobble, the complete Rastan Saga trilogy, andRead More →
Browsing through my newsfeed today, I saw mention of Retro Ping Pong, and at first I wasn’t completely sure what it was. Pong is one of the first video games I played (perhaps THE first) thanks to an Ingersoll console, but I was playing the original – in emulated formRead More →
It is fair to say that I’m falling out of love with the Evercade. Despite owning over 20 collections, I’ve got several still unopened, others unplayed, and some only played once. I can barely recall using the VS, and the EXP has been used purely for playing the same threeRead More →
You might call Retro Games Ltd’s (RGL) The Spectrum a “nostalgic blast from the past,” and in some ways it is. PLAION and RGL have jointly released a device that can be described as a modern recreation of the legendary ZX Spectrum computer. But while the Spectrum isn’t just anotherRead More →
I’m in the process of moving away from mini consoles and curated systems like Evercade towards using original retro hardware. One of the challenges of doing this is a lack of compatible TV hardware. Current generation displays and monitors don’t play well with old consoles and computers. Even when compatibilityRead More →
New out from ININ Games (and Strictly Limited Games if you want a physical edition) is the Irem Collection Volume 2. Featuring games originally released in arcades and on the Super Nintendo Entertainment System, the collection of three games – with variants – offers a glimpse into the world ofRead More →
Worms fans rejoice! The Director’s Cut for Amiga computer systems will feature at least one map based on Turrican. How’s that for the ultimate crossover?! Regular readers may recall that I’m a big fan of Turrican, the classic 1990 scrolling run-and-gun shooter for 8-bit and 16-bit systems. While I wasRead More →
